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as in insufficient
not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need
we felt the afternoon television offerings were somewhat lacking in entertainment value
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2
as in absent
not present or in evidence
for the moment anyway, wood for the fireplace is lacking
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Excess fiber consumption can lead to diarrhea, and insufficient fluids can lead to constipation.Mark Gurarie, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
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There is a strong correlation between SAD and various factors, such as abnormal sleep, circadian rhythms, and insufficient sunlight exposure.Sophie Okolo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The constant juggle means caregivers are often absent from work, lose pay and benefits and miss out on promotions.Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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This difference was absent from participants who were given the antispasmodic drug.New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
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Black bears are also blessed with the ability to hibernate during the winter months when food might be scarce.Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Worse, young turtles hatch at night, when predators are scarce.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
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The sculpture, titled The Resolute Desk, has been described as symbolizing the resilience of democratic principles, though its nameplate has gone missing since the statue was unveiled.Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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With nearly $2 billion in needs, nearly double the bond amount, what’s missing is prioritization of spending.Mercury News & East Bay Times editorial, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
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An inferiority complex is a tendency to feel inadequate or, as the term suggests, inferior to others.Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
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The price tag is a realistic accounting of past mistakes, supporters argue Some experts say the report’s price tag reflects the reality of overcoming decades of budget cuts and inadequate funding for low-income housing and social services, my colleagues Liam and Doug report.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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According to the National Weather Service's forecast for Saturday, Swift fans in Indianapolis can expect another sunny day with a high in the low 60s.Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
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The motorhome is designed to be equipped to a truck with 8-foot bed, 4WD, high/low range and no sunroof.New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
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Finally, a doctor realized that Harvey, who had become a vegetarian a few years before, wasn’t getting enough protein and was deficient in a number of vitamins.Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
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There’s a bit of research to suggest that being chronically deficient in magnesium can, in fact, raise your risk of poor sleep or a sleep disorder (like insomnia or excessive daytime sleepiness), perhaps by interfering with your circadian rhythm (a.k.a.Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Lacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacking. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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